Esther Duckham (1882–1953)
The death occurred on Tuesday last, at Mossman, of Miss Esther Duckham, former esteemed resident of Scone, and a member of one of he district's earliest families. Miss Duckham resided at Turanville for many years when the destiny of that well-known property was guided by Mr. Thomas Cook, grand old man and philanthropist, of whom the deceased lady would be a niece. Surviving sisters are Mrs. C. E. Tubb, Mrs. F. D. Withycombe and Miss Clara Duckham. The remains were privately cremated.
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Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Duckham, Elizabeth Dangar (mother)
- Duckham, Thomas (father)
- Bell, Ellen Cary (sister)
- Tubb, Charlotte Elizabeth (sister)
- Duckham, Laura Cook (sister)
- Withycombe, Florence Dangar (sister)
- Duckham, Clara Mary (sister)
- Duckham, William Wellington (brother)
- Withycombe, Ralph (brother-in-law)
- Bell, George Douglas (brother-in-law)
- Tubb, Alfred Turon (brother-in-law)
- Cook, Thomas (uncle)
- Cook, John (uncle)
- Cook, Elizabeth Cary (grandmother)
- Cook, Samuel Wellington (grandfather)
- Withycombe, Peggy Elizabeth (niece)
- Withycombe, Jack Cook (nephew)
- Withycombe, June Agnes (niece by marriage)
- Cook, Albert Alfred (cousin)
Citation details
'Duckham, Esther (1882–1953)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/duckham-esther-22365/text32121, accessed 13 November 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1882
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
5 May,
1953
(aged ~ 71)
Mosman, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
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